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Don't beat yourself up about waiting 6 weeks. A lot of people don't realize they need to file immediately. The important thing is you're doing it now.
Thanks, I needed to hear that. I've been stressing about it for days.
We've all made mistakes with this stuff. Focus on moving forward and getting your benefits set up.
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel a lot better about the certification process now. Going to start keeping better records and being more careful about how I answer each question. This thread has been really helpful.
And remember if you ever need to talk to someone at Washington ESD directly about specific questions, that Claimyr service is there as an option.
Good luck with your future certifications! It gets easier once you develop a routine.
One more tip - if you're ever unsure about a specific week's activities, err on the side of providing more detail rather than less. Washington ESD prefers over-reporting to under-reporting when it comes to job search activities.
That's a good way to think about it. Better safe than sorry with these certification questions.
Exactly. Transparency and thoroughness in your weekly certifications protects your benefits long-term.
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Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum for regular unemployment in Washington state. No current extensions. Plan accordingly and don't wait until week 25 to get serious about your job search!
This thread has been really helpful. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and knowledge!
Agreed! It's nice to get clear answers instead of trying to decode the Washington ESD website.
One last thing - if you do exhaust your 26 weeks, make sure you understand what you need to do to potentially qualify for a new claim in the future. Don't just assume you're done with the system forever.
Great point. I exhausted my benefits two years ago and was able to file a new claim after working for 8 months. The system does give you second chances if you put in the work.
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Bottom line - unemployment is taxable income, withholding is optional but recommended, and Washington has no state income tax. Keep good records and you'll be fine at tax time.
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Chloe Martin
•Thanks everyone! This thread really helped clear up my confusion. I'm going to set up withholding and save a little extra to be safe.
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Noah Ali
•Glad it helped! These tax questions come up a lot, especially for first-time unemployment recipients.
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Chloe Boulanger
One more thing - make sure you report any unemployment income on your tax return even if you didn't receive a 1099-G. The IRS gets a copy of everything Washington ESD pays out.
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Chloe Martin
•Will do! I'll make sure to keep track of all my payments throughout the year.
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James Martinez
•Smart approach. Better to be over-prepared than scrambling at tax time.
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